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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.56, 2,829.84 and 1,166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.56, 2,829.84 and 1,166.34 is: 1,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.56 : 2,829.84 = 1,166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.56/2,829.84 = 1,166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.56x = 2,829.84 × 1,166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.56x = 3,300,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,555.59/2,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.59

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